Mac
iMac (M6)
The new all-in-one desktop with the M6 chip, from $1,499.
It's brand new, so it won't be replaced any time soon.
At a glance
Our take
Brand new, and iMacs are refreshed only about every two years, so this is the best time to buy one. The base model has 256GB of storage, which fills quickly; consider the next tier or external storage.
Research-based: we haven't tested this model ourselves. It's built from Apple's specs, published tests and owner reports.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Brand-new M6 chip
- 24-inch 4.5K screen
- Seven colours, all-in-one
What's not
- 256GB base storage fills quickly
- Can't upgrade later
Families and home offices that want one tidy computer
You already own a good monitor; a Mac mini is cheaper
Prices
| Model (Apple, US) | Price |
|---|---|
| 10-core CPU | $1,499 |
| 12-core CPU | $1,699 |
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026. They can change at any time. How we get prices.
Ways to pay less
No cheaper options confirmed yet. We check prices regularly.
Key specs
How it compares
| This pageiMac (M6) | MacBook Air (M5) | MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) | Mac mini (M6) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,499 | $1,299 | $1,999 | $899 |
| Verdict | Buy now | Okay to buy | Buy now | Buy now |
| Chip | M6 | M5 | M6 | M6 or M5 Pro |
| Display | 24-inch 4.5K Retina | 13.6- or 15.3-inch Liquid Retina | 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) | — |
| Battery | — | Up to 18 h video | Up to 24 h video | — |
| Memory | 16GB | 16GB (up to 32GB) | 16GB | 16GB (M6) |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB (up to 4TB) | 1TB | 256GB (M6) |
More comparisons
What's next?
Nothing credible yet
We haven't seen a reliable report of a replacement in the next six months.
How we worked out "Buy now"
Latest news
Launch
OLED iPad mini, M6 iMac and new MacBook Pros go on sale
The A20 Pro iPad mini (from $699), M6 iMac (from $1,499), M6 14-inch MacBook Pro (from $1,999) and touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display (from $2,899) all reached customers on November 6. These are the newest models in their lines, so buyers no longer need to wait for them.
Products
Source: MacRumors
LaunchNew 24-inch iMac with M6 starts at $1,499Apple refreshed the iMac with M6 in seven colours, starting at $1,499 for the 10-core model. It is the first iMac update in two years, so the M4 model now appears only as refurbished stock.Launch
New 24-inch iMac with M6 starts at $1,499
Apple refreshed the iMac with M6 in seven colours, starting at $1,499 for the 10-core model. It is the first iMac update in two years, so the M4 model now appears only as refurbished stock.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
LaunchApple introduces M6, its first 2nm chip, and quad-die M5 UltraApple says M6 offers up to 1.2x faster multithreaded performance than M5, while M5 Ultra links four dies for up to 36 CPU cores and 512GB of memory. These chips set the baseline for Macs launched through late 2026.
Launch
Apple introduces M6, its first 2nm chip, and quad-die M5 Ultra
Apple says M6 offers up to 1.2x faster multithreaded performance than M5, while M5 Ultra links four dies for up to 36 CPU cores and 512GB of memory. These chips set the baseline for Macs launched through late 2026.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
Questions people ask
Should I buy the iMac (M6) now?
Buy now. It's brand new, so it won't be replaced any time soon.
How much does the iMac (M6) cost?
Apple sells it from $1,499 in the US (10-core CPU: $1,499, 12-core CPU: $1,699).
When will the iMac (M6) be replaced?
We haven't seen a credible report of a replacement in the next six months.
Who is the iMac (M6) best for?
Families and home offices that want one tidy computer. Skip it if you already own a good monitor; a Mac mini is cheaper.
Sources
- Apple tech specs (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Newsroom announcement (checked Nov 12, 2026)
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